Random Human 73: Reshma Chowdary | Perspective Platoon 87

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Reshma Chowdary! Since we both are Indian international students in the US, we touched on things related to life in the States, family dynamics and influences back home, and much more. Listen on to find out what Reshma's opinions are on these topics. _______________ 0:00 - Opening 1:00 - Guest introduction 4:20 - Computer science and architecture 5:06 - Making the move to the United States 10:52 - Respect in a cultural context 14:00 - Collectivism vs Individualism 17:22 - Lack of communication in Indian families 21:35 - Seeking validation and guidance from parents 30:10 - Does our generation struggle to take responsibility? 33:07 - Meeting cultural deadlines of success 38:28 - Personal motivation and discipline 47:07 - The struggles of prioritizing 54:33 - The importance of being selfish 1:00:49 - The giving nature of people in different places 1:03:07 - What would Reshma like to give back and to whom? _______________ Follow Random Relatability: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randomrelatability/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShettyPrateek _______________ Listen to Perspective Platoon: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SSzKolpDLm48yKAEpoXsE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perspective-platoon-with-prateek/id1546005340 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZTYwNmUzMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== _______________ Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives. _______________ Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.